Independent and Dependent Variables in Tables

The independent variable is always the _______ in a table.

• x (left side)

• y (right side)

Nancy can type 50 words per minute. Look at the table below to write an equation that matches the data.

• m=50 + w

• w= 50m

• w= 50 + m

• m= 50 - w

What is the missing value of the table based on patterns?

• 25

• 50

• 75

• 27

If the independent variable increases, the dependent variable increases as well.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = x + 3

• y = 3x

• y = x ÷ 3

• y = x - 3

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x 

• y = 5x

• y = x - 4

• y = x + 4

What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = 480x

• x = y/480

• x + 480 = y

• 480 - x = y

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x + 5

• y = 5x

• y = x - 5

• x = y - 5

• The output is:  s+3
• The output is:  s-1
• The output is:  s-3
• The output is: s ÷ 2 
  

What algebraic equation shows the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?

• y = ax

• y = x + 12

• y = -3x

• y =